Advertisement
  1. Sports
  2. /
  3. Bucs

Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans to participate in Pro Bowl Skills Showcase

The second-time Pro Bowler is among 20 players, including 10 from the NFC, chosen to compete in five events.
Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans (13) stretches before a game against the Falcons in December in Tampa. [MONICA HERNDON | Times]
Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans (13) stretches before a game against the Falcons in December in Tampa. [MONICA HERNDON | Times]
By Frank Pastor
Published Jan. 23

Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans was among 20 players, including 10 from the NFC, chosen to participate in the Pro Bowl Skills Showcase, part of the buildup to the NFL’s annual all-star game this weekend in Orlando.

The skills competition is being filmed today and will be broadcast Thursday at 9 p.m. on ESPN. The Pro Bowl game will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Camping World Stadium.

Events include the 40-Yard Splash, Gridiron Gauntlet, Best Hands, Precision Passing and Epic Pro Bowl Dodgeball.

Evans was named to NFC Pro Bowl squad as a replacement for injured Falcon Julio Jones. The second-time Pro Bowler is coming off a season in which he set a Bucs single-season record for receiving yards with 1,524. His 86 receptions included eight touchdowns.

Evans' average of 17.7 yards per catch is the third-highest single-season mark in NFL history for players with at least 85 receptions. He became the sixth receiver in NFL history to compile 6,000 career receiving yards (6,103) in his first five seasons.

Rosters for the Skills Showcase:

NFC

Saquon Barkley, RB, Giants

Mike Evans, WR, Bucs

Akiem Hicks, DE, Bears

Cameron Jordan, DE, Saints

Ryan Kerrigan, LB, Washington

George Kittle, TE, 49ers

Adam Thielen, WR, Vikings

Mitchell Trubisky, QB, Bears

Bobby Wagner, LB, Seahawks

Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks

Coaches: Emmitt Smith, Brian Urlacher

AFC

Jamal Adams, S, Jets

James Conner, RB, Steelers

Eric Ebron, TE, Colts

Myles Garrett, DE, Browns

Andrew Luck, QB, Colts

Von Miller, LB, Broncos

JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Steelers

Denzel Ward, CB, Browns

Deshaun Watson, QB, Texans

Kyle Williams, DT, Bills

Coaches: Jim Kelly, Demarcus Ware

ALSO IN THIS SECTION

  1. Here’s the latest Rorschach test from the Bucs. What do you see?
    Earlier today• Bucs
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Justin Watson (17) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, December 8, 2019. [OCTAVIO JONES | Times]
    John Romano | After a 2-6 start, the Bucs are on a hot streak. Is it enough to convince you they’re for real?
  2. Did Jameis Winston unveil two more dangerous weapons?
    Earlier today• Bucs
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) makes a catch for a touchdown over Indianapolis Colts cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, December 8, 2019. [OCTAVIO JONES | Times]
    Mike Evans’ absence created a void in the Bucs receiving corps. Breshad Perriman and Justin Watson stepped in Sunday to fill it.
  3. Photos: Buccaneers take on the Colts at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa
    Earlier today• All Eyes
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) walks off the field after his team defeated the Indianapolis Colts at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, December 8, 2019. [OCTAVIO JONES | Times]
    41 Images | View Slideshow
    The Bucs are on a 3-0 winning streak after defeating the Colts at home.
  4. Riding the emotional roller coaster with Jameis Winston
    Earlier today• Bucs
    Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Mark Glowinski (64) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) talk after Tampa Bay's 38-35 victory Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. [OCTAVIO JONES | Times]
    Rick Stroud | The Jameis Winston Adventure returned to Raymond James Stadium Sunday, and what a wild ride it was.
  5. Bucs’ Mike Evans likely to miss extended time
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Mike Evans (13) walks back to the sideline after sustaining a hamstring injury in the first quarter of Tampa Bay's 38-35 victory over Indianapolis Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa [OCTAVIO JONES | Times]
    Tampa Bay’s Pro Bowl wide receiver’s season could be over.
  6. Bucs-Colts: Tampa Bay will miss the playoffs (again), and other things we learned
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Bucs receiver Breshad Perriman caught the game-winning touchdown pass Sunday. [MARK LOMOGLIO | Associated Press]
    Thomas Bassinger: The Bucs rally from a 14-point deficit to win their third straight game, their longest winning streak since 2016.
  7. The good, the bad, the win for Bucs’ Jameis Winston over the Colts
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) run she ball for short gain while tackled by Indianapolis Colts defensive end Justin Houston (99) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, December 8, 2019. [OCTAVIO JONES | Times]
    The Bucs QB threw for 456 yards and four TDs Sunday, the third-most yards in franchise history
  8. Bucs’ quarterback Jameis Winston returns from hand injury
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Indianapolis Colts defensive end Justin Houston (99) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) [ | AP]
    Following a first half in which Winston threw for two touchdowns, two interceptions and 277 yards, Ryan Griffin began the second half at quarterback
  9. Bucs lose receiver Mike Evans with hamstring injury
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is helped after injuring his leg after a touchdown reception against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken) [ | AP]
    Evans limped into the end zone favoring his right leg at the end of a 61-yard touchdown play.
  10. Bucs win third straight behind another wild Jameis Winston performance
    Yesterday• Bucs
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians, right, shakes hands with quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after his touchdown pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. [MARK LOMOGLIO | AP]
    Live updates: Winston’s fourth-touchdown pass, three-interception game produces an NFL first in Bucs’ 38-35 win over Indianapolis.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement